With Omaha Public Schools Superintendent Mark Evans retiring, it’s time to find a new district leader.

And while the board is striving to meet the highest standards, the failure to meet basic expectations can be a source of embarrassment.

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Nancy Sebring owned her decision to send sexual email to her lover on a school district computer.

Sebring is the former Des Moines superintendent, who OPS board members hired, then lost due to the scandal.

That started the scramble to find current retiring superintendent Mark Evans.

The district picked a local consultant to help with the search.

"Well, we sure are trying to do all of the background checks that we can on candidates before we ever bring them to the Omaha Board of Education," search consultant Dick Sundblad said.

The teachers union hopes their input will help board members make the right decision, the first time.

When asked if she felt like she is being included, Omaha Education Association President Bridget Donovan said “Well it's not at that stage yet. But I have every confidence that they would include me. Why would they not?"

Current superintendent Mark Evans announced his retirement in October.